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Thank you for a delicious takeout birthday lunch! We ordered late so they were out of some things (the sign of great BBQ joint!). Here's where we tried: 1 brisket - great flavor and not overpoweringly smokey. The sauce was pretty perfect. Sweet, good kick of heat and pepperiness, and a hint of sweetness. 2. Turkey - was so tender that when I poked it with a fork to pick up a slice and fell apart! 3. Ribs were delicious and so fall off the bone. The fat was rendered just perfectly that they weren't too heavy. 4. Pork belly - everyone loved it and my mother-in-law who despises pork belly said it was delicious and loved it! That's saying something! 5. Steak tacos - unexpected addition to our order yet might have been the star of the show. They were perfect balance of delicious meat and the right toppings on a perfect tortilla. I will get these the next time I visit. This would be loved by anyone who isn't a barbecue fan but just loves good steak tacos. 6. They were out of many of the sides, but we tried the corn and the pasta and cheese.. The icing on the cake was the amazing customer service! Jonathan and the crew were wonderful and friendly. The only thing that would have made this experience better was if they had bread, jalapeños, and onions to go with the meal, but perhaps we had to request them and we didn't during pickup. We will return! P.S. Thanks for the garlic!
This is a food truck that popped up at the pink flamingo food truck park next to the water tank bar & restaurant. We come here a lot and wanted to try it out. This barbecue was unique in a few ways that I enjoyed. The sauce was uniquely flavored and had a good amount of seasoning. It had more depth than a regular "sweet" or "hot" bbq sauce. We also got a brisket sandwich that had great flavor, and some "fiend" elote which is their brisket, queso fresco, and cilantro on top of some boiled corn. That was really tasty and had some creamy sauce at the bottom. The item that stood out the most to me was the smash burger for one reason; it had a crunchy texture throughout the burger. Usually when I order a smash burger, it's one texture, soggy. But good! But this time, it had crunch and it was delicious. For two of us, we finished a smash burger, a 505 burger, a brisket sandwich, and a fiend elote. The items do come a little small so make sure you order a lot.
Absolutely loved this take on BBQ. The flavors were incredible and meat was juicy and tender. The pork ribs and the sausage were my favorite meats. For sides, the street corn awesome and better than I expected. It's not like typical street corn. The potato salad and frito pie were probably second favorite sides. I usually don't like a mustard base potato salad but loved this one. The queso noodles were good just not nearly as impressive or flavorful as everything else. The distillery the truck is at now has a gorgeous outside area to eat, drink and hang out. Lots of tables and room to eat with shade. The pit masters were so friendly and helpful. They even walked our food out to us. Will definitely be back to try some more and will be back for those ribs!!
I am so sad to see Si Baby-Q and Zoe Tong shut down. Zoe Tong is my ABSOLUTE No.1 FAVORITE restaurant in all of austin. There is just a million things I could say about zoe tong, but today I'll be giving my review on Si Baby-Q. I tried Si Baby-Q (SBQ - bc im lazy to type out the whole name) for the first time..just before they go away permanently. First off, I have to say I like Zoe Tong more. I did not try their bbq but here is my in depth review of the things I ordered: Brisket Sando ($9) The pretzel buns were soft and chewy, still like a fluffy bun but with a nice chew factor. So good bun texture. For the taste, it had that sharp, pretzely taste (if you know what i mean). I do have to say, it did feel oily all together though because the brisket grease was soaked up by the buns which are most likely buttered and toasted. The mayo added a nice sweetness to the sandwich and the pickles were zesty and crunchy, adding a good element to cut through the grease. The brisket itself was not too flavorful. It was tender and had a nice leanness to it. I do wish that the brisket was seasoned more or had that zoe tong twist to it (asian inspired-just something to differentiate it more). Fiend's Elote ($13) This was a bed of corn topped with brisket. The sauce was liquidy and slightly creamy in a good way that was able to encapsulate all the sweet corn in a mayo hot sauce. The hot sauce was slightly zesty, a bit spicy, and paired nicely with the sweet corn. The cotija cheese was also a nice touch to cut through the spice(it's not crazy spicy - just a kick). Service was good as always. The staff are so nice and friendly. I'm so sad to see them go. It is outdoor seating since it is a food truck and food comes out fairly quickly. There is a station for utensils and water, but you do have to ask for napkins. You also put all your trays back in a designated area when you're done. Casual and good for friends and family. If you want something more elevated or for date night, go to Zoe Tong. Now, would I go back and order the same items? - Yes, I would go back, but I would love to try their other dishes. When I went, they were out of the chicken and the paneer..unfortunately. And I would also love to try the bbq smoked meats. Being Indonesian myself, I love to see south east asian twists on dishes (a rare sight).
The brisket and spare ribs were really good, we got a quarter pound of each and it was enough for 2 people. I liked the brisket a little better than the spare ribs just because the ribs were a little too sweet. other than that they were both really tender and juicy. The smoked kimchi was a bit disappointing. I liked the roti, it was cooked well and flaky and crispy. There is free valet parking and they have a cute seating area that's outdoors. The service is really quick and they were nice.
Stopped by Si Baby-Q for my last day in TX. In a world where Monday joints are very few this was an awesome stop. Open 7 days a week even! I stopped by a year ago and they were parked in a different location. I like this new spot under trees. I remember loving the sausage and kimchi here last time but sadly none today. But still enjoyed the other meats. The slices of brisket I got were from the point and probably out of this week the crunchiest brisket bark. The contrast of texture from the melty fat and the tender point was wonderful. The ribs were a little more tender than I like but the sweet glaze on top was wonderful and the pork was still juicy. What I loved the most is the pork belly burnt ends. Sauced up with a sweet chili sauce. Sweet and tangy on top of the fatty pork. I could easily eat these all day. I think it was better than the last time I stopped by a year ago and I've already told my Austin coworkers they need to stop by since the office is only a short drive away.
AMBIANCE: - This is a food truck next to the main restaurant. They have plenty of outdoor seating. They validate parking at the garage next door. - The prices at the food truck were less expensive than the main restaurant, so a good way to try the flavors! FOOD: - We ordered the brisket sandwich and the pulled lamb shoulder. Both were very rich, tender, and filling. I liked the sandwich better because it had more texture. - We also ordered the esquires chinos. The flavor was okay, but I think it could've been better.
We just happened upon this food truck after we couldn't find the restaurant we were searching for. That was our good fortune. I can't begin to describe how good our food was. It's probably the best BBQ I've ever had, especially the sweet chili pork belly burnt ends--probably the most delicious food I've ever had. This isn't just hyperbole, I've had about 36 hours to think my experience over. The street corn is also indescribably delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and service was excellent and friendly. I live about 150 miles from Austin and I'm already planning a trip back just for this food.
Solid BBQ spot with some standout items. The brisket was definitely the highlight--tender, smoky, and full of flavor. I also enjoyed the smash burger and the fiend elote; both were well-executed and hit the right notes. I tried the 505 burger, which had chorizo and queso--interesting combo, but the queso didn't quite work for me. Still, overall a good experience and worth checking out if you're into BBQ with some creative menu options.
This food was exceptional!! I placed the order online and it was ready extremely quickly. Everything was so flavorful and unique. Their pita was flaky and delicious, truly was incredible to enjoy. They have plenty of picnic tables if you choose to dine there or take it to go. Highly recommend!
3 months ago
A solid barbecue food truck in North Austin, especially if you want great food without dealing with a huge line. The ribs are well seasoned and incredibly tender, and the Asian-inspired sides add a fun twist to the usual barbecue offerings. I'd recommend it for a casual, laid-back barbecue experience without all the fuss or hype. read more
4 months ago
Sí Baby Q (translated Yes, Barbecue) is an interesting play on words. The food truck has roots in Texas barbecue yet blends in Southeast Asian, Chinese, and Mexican influences. Trevor, the food truck manager and pit master, barbeques his meat right next door to the food truck. The Flamingo food truck park is the perfect backdrop...casual, outdoors, with a laid-back persona. Also, you will find picnic tables, an open-air food court, and Texas friendly staff. In full transparency, Trevor, lured me in with his hyping his barbeque. He said it was comparable to other top barbeque joints in Austin. Really?! Now that was big talk given Austin has a plethora of great barbeque spots. He gave me a sample of the turkey and his homemade barbeque sauce. He had me at homemade barbeque sauce. I ordered the smoked turkey from Sí Baby Q, which was moist, thick and very flavorful. What a delightful find! Trevor packed my turkey along with an item I got from another food truck nicely for me to carry home. Now that's superior customer service! Great food...great service! I will definitely return...maybe tomorrow. Smile. read more
This place is in a growing food truck park on McNeil. There's definitely been some turnover here, I've reviewed a couple spots that are no longer there, but I'm really hoping Si Baby-Q sticks around, it was great! Being the loose-cannon I am, I went to a barbecue trailer and ordered the smash burger, and it was excellent. The cheese was fully melted and gooey, the toppings worked well, and the patty had a subtle smokiness that reminded you this is coming from a BBQ joint. It came wrapped in foil paper, so everything steams together a bit, the bun compresses, and all the flavors meld, which to me is the right way to do a smash burger. The guy working was super friendly, greeted me right away, and even walked the food over after I'd wandered way down to some picnic tables since the park is huge now. No fries yet, but they said they're working on smoked chips, which feels very on-brand and earns extra points for sticking with the things-that-can-be-smoked theme. read more
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Hi Edward, thank you so much for the 5-star review and the kind…
Thank you for a delicious takeout birthday lunch! We ordered late so they were out of some things (the sign of great BBQ joint!). Here's where we tried: 1 brisket - great flavor and not overpoweringly smokey. The sauce was pretty perfect. Sweet, good kick of heat and pepperiness, and a hint of sweetness. 2. Turkey - was so tender that when I poked it with a fork to pick up a slice and fell apart! 3. Ribs were delicious and so fall off the bone. The fat was rendered just perfectly that they weren't too heavy. 4. Pork belly - everyone loved it and my mother-in-law who despises pork belly said it was delicious and loved it! That's saying something! 5. Steak tacos - unexpected addition to our order yet might have been the star of the show. They were perfect balance of delicious meat and the right toppings on a perfect tortilla. I will get these the next time I visit. This would be loved by anyone who isn't a barbecue fan but just loves good steak tacos. 6. They were out of many of the sides, but we tried the corn and the pasta and cheese.. The icing on the cake was the amazing customer service! Jonathan and the crew were wonderful and friendly. The only thing that would have made this experience better was if they had bread, jalapeños, and onions to go with the meal, but perhaps we had to request them and we didn't during pickup. We will return! P.S. Thanks for the garlic! read more
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Thank you so much for the kind words Lyla! We look forward to seeing…
1 month ago
This is a food truck that popped up at the pink flamingo food truck park next to the water tank bar & restaurant. We come here a lot and wanted to try it out. This barbecue was unique in a few ways that I enjoyed. The sauce was uniquely flavored and had a good amount of seasoning. It had more depth than a regular "sweet" or "hot" bbq sauce. We also got a brisket sandwich that had great flavor, and some "fiend" elote which is their brisket, queso fresco, and cilantro on top of some boiled corn. That was really tasty and had some creamy sauce at the bottom. The item that stood out the most to me was the smash burger for one reason; it had a crunchy texture throughout the burger. Usually when I order a smash burger, it's one texture, soggy. But good! But this time, it had crunch and it was delicious. For two of us, we finished a smash burger, a 505 burger, a brisket sandwich, and a fiend elote. The items do come a little small so make sure you order a lot. read more
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Thanks for the amazing review Audrey! Glad to hear you like our…
Absolutely loved this take on BBQ. The flavors were incredible and meat was juicy and tender. The pork ribs and the sausage were my favorite meats. For sides, the street corn awesome and better than I expected. It's not like typical street corn. The potato salad and frito pie were probably second favorite sides. I usually don't like a mustard base potato salad but loved this one. The queso noodles were good just not nearly as impressive or flavorful as everything else. The distillery the truck is at now has a gorgeous outside area to eat, drink and hang out. Lots of tables and room to eat with shade. The pit masters were so friendly and helpful. They even walked our food out to us. Will definitely be back to try some more and will be back for those ribs!! read more
I am so sad to see Si Baby-Q and Zoe Tong shut down. Zoe Tong is my ABSOLUTE No.1 FAVORITE restaurant in all of austin. There is just a million things I could say about zoe tong, but today I'll be giving my review on Si Baby-Q. I tried Si Baby-Q (SBQ - bc im lazy to type out the whole name) for the first time..just before they go away permanently. First off, I have to say I like Zoe Tong more. I did not try their bbq but here is my in depth review of the things I ordered: Brisket Sando ($9) The pretzel buns were soft and chewy, still like a fluffy bun but with a nice chew factor. So good bun texture. For the taste, it had that sharp, pretzely taste (if you know what i mean). I do have to say, it did feel oily all together though because the brisket grease was soaked up by the buns which are most likely buttered and toasted. The mayo added a nice sweetness to the sandwich and the pickles were zesty and crunchy, adding a good element to cut through the grease. The brisket itself was not too flavorful. It was tender and had a nice leanness to it. I do wish that the brisket was seasoned more or had that zoe tong twist to it (asian inspired-just something to differentiate it more). Fiend's Elote ($13) This was a bed of corn topped with brisket. The sauce was liquidy and slightly creamy in a good way that was able to encapsulate all the sweet corn in a mayo hot sauce. The hot sauce was slightly zesty, a bit spicy, and paired nicely with the sweet corn. The cotija cheese was also a nice touch to cut through the spice(it's not crazy spicy - just a kick). Service was good as always. The staff are so nice and friendly. I'm so sad to see them go. It is outdoor seating since it is a food truck and food comes out fairly quickly. There is a station for utensils and water, but you do have to ask for napkins. You also put all your trays back in a designated area when you're done. Casual and good for friends and family. If you want something more elevated or for date night, go to Zoe Tong. Now, would I go back and order the same items? - Yes, I would go back, but I would love to try their other dishes. When I went, they were out of the chicken and the paneer..unfortunately. And I would also love to try the bbq smoked meats. Being Indonesian myself, I love to see south east asian twists on dishes (a rare sight). read more
The brisket and spare ribs were really good, we got a quarter pound of each and it was enough for 2 people. I liked the brisket a little better than the spare ribs just because the ribs were a little too sweet. other than that they were both really tender and juicy. The smoked kimchi was a bit disappointing. I liked the roti, it was cooked well and flaky and crispy. There is free valet parking and they have a cute seating area that's outdoors. The service is really quick and they were nice. read more
4 months ago
Absolutely amazing super nice guy. Hope to sell food was best I've had in a while super juicy super tender, flavorful seasoned amazingly and being outside gives you the extra special touch. read more
Stopped by Si Baby-Q for my last day in TX. In a world where Monday joints are very few this was an awesome stop. Open 7 days a week even! I stopped by a year ago and they were parked in a different location. I like this new spot under trees. I remember loving the sausage and kimchi here last time but sadly none today. But still enjoyed the other meats. The slices of brisket I got were from the point and probably out of this week the crunchiest brisket bark. The contrast of texture from the melty fat and the tender point was wonderful. The ribs were a little more tender than I like but the sweet glaze on top was wonderful and the pork was still juicy. What I loved the most is the pork belly burnt ends. Sauced up with a sweet chili sauce. Sweet and tangy on top of the fatty pork. I could easily eat these all day. I think it was better than the last time I stopped by a year ago and I've already told my Austin coworkers they need to stop by since the office is only a short drive away. read more
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Thank you for this great, detailed feedback, Yotes! We're so glad…
AMBIANCE: - This is a food truck next to the main restaurant. They have plenty of outdoor seating. They validate parking at the garage next door. - The prices at the food truck were less expensive than the main restaurant, so a good way to try the flavors! FOOD: - We ordered the brisket sandwich and the pulled lamb shoulder. Both were very rich, tender, and filling. I liked the sandwich better because it had more texture. - We also ordered the esquires chinos. The flavor was okay, but I think it could've been better. read more
5 months ago
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Hi Carlos, thank you so much for choosing Si Baby-Q to celebrate…
7 months ago
We just happened upon this food truck after we couldn't find the restaurant we were searching for. That was our good fortune. I can't begin to describe how good our food was. It's probably the best BBQ I've ever had, especially the sweet chili pork belly burnt ends--probably the most delicious food I've ever had. This isn't just hyperbole, I've had about 36 hours to think my experience over. The street corn is also indescribably delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and service was excellent and friendly. I live about 150 miles from Austin and I'm already planning a trip back just for this food. read more
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Thank you for the incredible review, Walter. We are so glad that your…
1 year ago
Solid BBQ spot with some standout items. The brisket was definitely the highlight--tender, smoky, and full of flavor. I also enjoyed the smash burger and the fiend elote; both were well-executed and hit the right notes. I tried the 505 burger, which had chorizo and queso--interesting combo, but the queso didn't quite work for me. Still, overall a good experience and worth checking out if you're into BBQ with some creative menu options. read more
4 months ago
This food was exceptional!! I placed the order online and it was ready extremely quickly. Everything was so flavorful and unique. Their pita was flaky and delicious, truly was incredible to enjoy. They have plenty of picnic tables if you choose to dine there or take it to go. Highly recommend! read more
11 months ago
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Thanks for the amazing review, Vannessa! We are so glad the…
2 years ago
As a proud BBQ glutton I urge you to order the pork ribs. We ordered a couple of things from Zoe Tong and Si Baby-Q and everything was excellent, but the ribs are divine. They cover them in agave overnight and the sweetness is perfect for a hot summer slightly sticky bbq experience. The Indonesian peppercorn and whatever else they're using is an amazing spice pairing. Certainly the brisket is good and earns its place in Austin but my god the ribs are truly special read more
6 months ago
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Hi TineE'azy, so glad you loved the pork rib! Thank you for taking…
2 years ago
No line and valet parking! Incredible pork spare ribs and pulled lamb. Brisket is on par for Austin BBQ. The sides are killer. We tried the Queso y Pepe, Sahil's Aloo (potato salad), smoked kimchi, and Dan Dan Frito Pie. read more
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I got the brisket sandwich and it was delicious. The sides were interesting. I'm gonna try the queso noodles next time. The staff was friendly read more
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